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The Slammer

Series 3

Episode 3: Chicken Fever

on BBC Two England

Entertainment show in which entertainers enter a mock prison and must perform for their freedom. The Slammer is infected with a terrifying chicken fever.

Contributors

The Governor:
Ted Robbins
Mr Burgess:
Ian Kirkby
Peter Nokio:
Dave Chapman
Gimbert:
Lee Barnett
Writer:
Tony Cooke
Executive Producer:
Annette Williams
Series Producer:
Steve Ryde
Director:
John Payne

Tinga Tinga Tales

Series 1

Episode 3: Why Hippo Has No Hair

on BBC Two England

Stories telling a young audience how different animals got their distinctive parts. There was a time when Hippo had lots of hair, and she was always hot. Show more

In the Night Garden

Series 1

Episode 99: Upsy Daisy Dances with the Haahoos

on BBC Two England

Available for years

In a magical forest, colourful characters have adventures. Upsy Daisy is having a dancy day in the garden. Show more

Murder, She Wrote

Series 12

Episode 8: Shooting in Rome

Duration: 44 minutes

on BBC Two England

Another investigation with the sleuthing scribe. When a stuntman dies in a routine car stunt during the filming of one of Jessica's novels, she suspects foul play. Show more

Contributors

Jessica Fletcher:
Angela Lansbury
Boyce Brown:
Mike Connors
Monte Hayes:
Bruce Abbott
Inspector Amati:
Lorenzo Caccialanza

Pointless

Series 3

Episode 47

Duration: 45 minutes

on BBC Two England

Quiz in which contestants try to score as few points as possible by plumbing the depths of their general knowledge to come up with the answers no-one else can think of. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Richard Osman
Executive Producer:
Pam Cavannagh
Executive Producer:
David Flynn
Executive Producer:
Tom Blakeson

Duration: 45 minutes

on BBC Two England

Two more families battle it out in the contest to find Britain's best family of cooks. Also in the cafe is broadcaster Hardeep Singh Kohli, who plates up an oxtail curry. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Dave Myers
Presenter:
Simon King
Executive Producer:
Alex McLeod
Series Producer:
Michael Connock

Eggheads

Series 11

Episode 111

Duration: 30 minutes

on BBC Two England

General knowledge quiz in which teams from all over the UK battle to beat the Eggheads, some of the country's top quiz champions. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Jeremy Vine
Participant:
Barry Simmons
Participant:
Judith Keppel
Participant:
Chris Hughes
Participant:
Kevin Ashman
Participant:
CJ de Mooi
Participant:
Daphne Fowler
Series Producer:
Rob Dean
Executive Producer:
David Young
Executive Producer:
Andy Culpin

Ancient Worlds

Episode 2: The Age of Iron

Duration: 58 minutes

on BBC Two England

Available for years

Richard Miles explores the roots of civilisation. He looks at the winners and losers of the Bronze Age collapse, and the powers that emerged in the Iron Age. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Richard Miles
Series Producer:
Eamon Hardy
Producer:
Tim Kirby
Director:
Tim Kirby

Duration: 30 minutes

on BBC Two England

Companion discussion show to the Apprentice, presented by Dara O Briain. The latest dismissed candidate is examined by Andy Parsons, Colin Wilkinson and Carol Vorderman. Show more

The Secret Life of the National Grid

Episode 3: Pulling the Plug

Duration: 1 hour

on BBC Two England

Series charting the history of the electricity grid concludes by looking at how it has been the battleground for conflicts that have changed and shaped Britain. Show more

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